The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on October 20, 2026. The recap provides an overview of Council decisions. 

Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 26 to 31 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

The City’s careers webpage will be unavailable from 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 23 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 25 due to scheduled maintenance.

The City of St. John’s is inviting applications from individuals interested in serving on the SJSEL Board of Directors. One Director will be appointed for a three-year term.

A Public Hearing will take place regarding Municipal Plan and Development Regulations amendments related to the Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan.

The roundabout at Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive will open to two lanes today, October 16, at 5 p.m.

Mayor Danny Breen has been named a Clean50 honouree in the Cities category, recognizing his leadership in advancing sustainability and climate action in St. John’s.

Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 19 to 24 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 79, 2026, adopted on July 28, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

A noise by-law exemption has been granted to facilitate filming in the areas of McMurdo’s Lane and Southside Road (near Newdock) from 11 p.m. on Friday, October 16, to 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 17.